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Harsher

Harsh \Harsh\ (h[aum]rsh), a. [Compar. Harsher (h[aum]rsh"[~e]r); superl. Harshest.] [OE. harsk; akin to G. harsch, Dan. harsk rancid, Sw. h["a]rsk; from the same source as E. hard. See Hard, a.]

  1. Rough; disagreeable; grating; esp.:

    1. disagreeable to the touch. ``Harsh sand.''
      --Boyle.

    2. disagreeable to the taste. ``Berries harsh and crude.''
      --Milton.

    3. disagreeable to the ear. ``Harsh din.''
      --Milton.

  2. Unpleasant and repulsive to the sensibilities; austere; crabbed; morose; abusive; abusive; severe; rough.

    Clarence is so harsh, so blunt.
    --Shak.

    Though harsh the precept, yet the preacher charmed.
    --Dryden.

  3. (Painting, Drawing, etc.) Having violent contrasts of color, or of light and shade; lacking in harmony.

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harsher

a. Comparative form of harsh. More severe.